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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 954.86 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 954.86 and 328.39 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 954.86 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/954.86 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 954.86 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 313,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,562.45/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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