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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.88 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.88 and 289.08 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.88 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.88 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.88 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 275,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,747.63/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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