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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 956.16 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 956.16 and 444.96 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 956.16 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/956.16 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 956.16 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 425,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,452.95/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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