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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 953.76 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 953.76 and 405.15 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 953.76 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/953.76 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 953.76 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 386,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,415.49/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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