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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.06, 954.23 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.06, 954.23 and 289.50 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.06 : 954.23 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.06/954.23 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.06x = 954.23 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.06x = 276,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,245.64/636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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