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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.17, 954.86 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.17, 954.86 and 328.23 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.17 : 954.86 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.17/954.86 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.17x = 954.86 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.17x = 313,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,412.06/636.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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