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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.03 and 403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.03 and 403.87 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.03 = 403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.03 = 403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.03 × 403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 384,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,494.48/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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