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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 952.56 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 952.56 and 465.44 is: 696.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 952.56 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/952.56 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 952.56 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 443,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,359.53/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.76

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