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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.31, 954.12 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.31, 954.12 and 328.04 is: 491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.31 : 954.12 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.31/954.12 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.31x = 954.12 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.31x = 312,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,984.75/636.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.87

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