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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 953.68 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 953.68 and 404.43 is: 606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 953.68 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/953.68 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 953.68 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 385,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,696.80/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.82

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