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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 953.87 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 953.87 and 302.34 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 953.87 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/953.87 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 953.87 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 288,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,393.81/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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