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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 953.28 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 953.28 and 443.34 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 953.28 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/953.28 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 953.28 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 422,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,627.16/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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