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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 954.28 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 954.28 and 564.40 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 954.28 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/954.28 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 954.28 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 538,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,595.63/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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