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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 953.60 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 953.60 and 289.06 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 953.60 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/953.60 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 953.60 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 275,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,647.62/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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