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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.38 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.38 and 302.12 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.38 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.38 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.38 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 288,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,035.17/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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