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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 953.60 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 953.60 and 419.27 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 953.60 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/953.60 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 953.60 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 399,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,809.01/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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