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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 953.99 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 953.99 and 202.97 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 953.99 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/953.99 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 953.99 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 193,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,631.35/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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