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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.22, 956.64 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.22, 956.64 and 585.47 is: 880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.22 : 956.64 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.22/956.64 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.22x = 956.64 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.22x = 560,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,079.24/636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.32

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