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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954 and 601.35 is: 902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 954 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/954 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 954 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 573,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,687.90/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.05

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