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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 953.89 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 953.89 and 405.19 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 953.89 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/953.89 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 953.89 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 386,506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,506.69/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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