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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 953.79 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 953.79 and 404.44 is: 606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 953.79 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/953.79 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 953.79 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 385,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,749.20/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.27

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