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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.22, 954.16 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.22, 954.16 and 270.94 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.22 : 954.16 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.22/954.16 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.22x = 954.16 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.22x = 258,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,520.11/636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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