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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 953 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 953 and 404.79 is: 606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 953 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/953 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 953 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 385,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,764.87/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.74

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