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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 954.25 and 471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 954.25 and 471.94 is: 707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 954.25 = 471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/954.25 = 471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 954.25 × 471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 450,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,345.18/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.79

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