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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.01, 953.22 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.01, 953.22 and 401.52 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.01 : 953.22 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.01/953.22 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.01x = 953.22 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.01x = 382,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,736.89/635.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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