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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 954.39 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 954.39 and 323.96 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 954.39 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/954.39 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 954.39 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 309,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,184.18/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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