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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 953.28 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 953.28 and 202.62 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 953.28 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/953.28 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 953.28 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 193,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,153.59/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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