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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 954.15 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 954.15 and 405.84 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 954.15 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/954.15 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 954.15 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 387,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,232.24/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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