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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.61, 955.01 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.61, 955.01 and 404.60 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.61 : 955.01 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.61/955.01 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.61x = 955.01 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.61x = 386,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,390.25/635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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