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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 954.06 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 954.06 and 270.85 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 954.06 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/954.06 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 954.06 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 258,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,407.15/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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