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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 948.70 and 548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 948.70 and 548.36 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 948.70 = 548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/948.70 = 548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 948.70 × 548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 520,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,229.13/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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