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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 950.69 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 950.69 and 404.28 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 950.69 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/950.69 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 950.69 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 384,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,342.93/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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