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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 953.73 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 953.73 and 404.49 is: 606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 953.73 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/953.73 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 953.73 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 385,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,774.25/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.63

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