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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 953.40 and 605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 953.40 and 605.72 is: 908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 953.40 = 605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/953.40 = 605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 953.40 × 605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 577,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,493.45/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.07

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