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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 955.56 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 955.56 and 404.97 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 955.56 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/955.56 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 955.56 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 386,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,971.07/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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