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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 950.84 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 950.84 and 403.41 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 950.84 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/950.84 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 950.84 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 383,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,573.40/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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