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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.09, 954.77 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.09, 954.77 and 479.39 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.09 : 954.77 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.09/954.77 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.09x = 954.77 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.09x = 457,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,700.02/636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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