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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 953.45 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 953.45 and 289.17 is: 433.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 953.45 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/953.45 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 953.45 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 275,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,709.86/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.49

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