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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 954.90 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 954.90 and 311.82 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 954.90 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/954.90 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 954.90 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 297,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,756.92/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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