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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 953.49 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 953.49 and 270.05 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 953.49 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/953.49 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 953.49 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 257,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,489.97/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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