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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 953.58 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 953.58 and 270.24 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 953.58 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/953.58 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 953.58 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 257,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,695.46/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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