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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953 and 245.17 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 233,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,647.01/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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