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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 952.70 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 952.70 and 416.36 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 952.70 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/952.70 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 952.70 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 396,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,666.17/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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