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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 953.45 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 953.45 and 270.58 is: 405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 953.45 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/953.45 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 953.45 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 257,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,984.50/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.64

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