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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.30, 954.45 and 609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.30, 954.45 and 609.30 is: 913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.30 : 954.45 = 609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.30/954.45 = 609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.30x = 954.45 × 609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.30x = 581,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,546.39/636.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.95

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