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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 953.05 and 404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 953.05 and 404.55 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 953.05 = 404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/953.05 = 404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 953.05 × 404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 385,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,556.38/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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