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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 953.17 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 953.17 and 404.73 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 953.17 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/953.17 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 953.17 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 385,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,775.48/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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