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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 952.46 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 952.46 and 403.61 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 952.46 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/952.46 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 952.46 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 384,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,422.38/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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