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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 953.08 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 953.08 and 289.14 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 953.08 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/953.08 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 953.08 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 275,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,570.88/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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