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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 954.34 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 954.34 and 311.70 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 954.34 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/954.34 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 954.34 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 297,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,467.78/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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