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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 953.05 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 953.05 and 288.69 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 953.05 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/953.05 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 953.05 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 275,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,136.00/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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