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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 953.62 and 601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 953.62 and 601.10 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 953.62 = 601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/953.62 = 601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 953.62 × 601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 573,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,220.98/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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