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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 952.20 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 952.20 and 440.70 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 952.20 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/952.20 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 952.20 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 419,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,634.54/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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