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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 954.11 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 954.11 and 289.35 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 954.11 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/954.11 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 954.11 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 276,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,072.45/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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