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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 953.96 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 953.96 and 289.25 is: 433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 953.96 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/953.96 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 953.96 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 275,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,926.71/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.84

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