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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.68 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.68 and 294.48 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.68 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.68 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.68 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 281,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,134.17/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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