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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 953.52 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 953.52 and 311.28 is: 466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 953.52 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/953.52 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 953.52 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 296,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,811.71/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.69

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