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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 954.83 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 954.83 and 404.48 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 954.83 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/954.83 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 954.83 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 386,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,205.23/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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