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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.04, 953.99 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.04, 953.99 and 289.01 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.04 : 953.99 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.04/953.99 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.04x = 953.99 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.04x = 275,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,711.93/636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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