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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.17, 954.27 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.17, 954.27 and 492.80 is: 739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.17 : 954.27 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.17/954.27 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.17x = 954.27 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.17x = 470,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,259.48/636.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.21

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