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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.05, 953.47 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.05, 953.47 and 430.11 is: 644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.05 : 953.47 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.05/953.47 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.05x = 953.47 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.05x = 410,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,097.52/636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.75

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