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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 952.11 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 952.11 and 473.46 is: 708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 952.11 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/952.11 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 952.11 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 450,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,786.00/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.58

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