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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 954.12 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 954.12 and 270.60 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 954.12 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/954.12 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 954.12 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 258,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178.75/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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