Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 954 and 294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636, 954 and 294 is: 441
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636 : 954 = 294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636/954 = 294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636x = 954 × 294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636x = 280,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,476/636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441
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