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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 954.51 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 954.51 and 289.76 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 954.51 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/954.51 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 954.51 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 276,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,574.05/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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