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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.31, 953.24 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.31, 953.24 and 430.52 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.31 : 953.24 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.31/953.24 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.31x = 953.24 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.31x = 410,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,388.88/636.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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