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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 953.43 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 953.43 and 554.61 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 953.43 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/953.43 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 953.43 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 528,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,781.81/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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