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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.22, 954.54 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.22, 954.54 and 328.42 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.22 : 954.54 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.22/954.54 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.22x = 954.54 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.22x = 313,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,490.03/636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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