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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.76 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.76 and 401.56 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.76 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.76 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.76 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 382,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,991.87/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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