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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953.23 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953.23 and 202.64 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953.23 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953.23 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953.23 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 193,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,162.43/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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