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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.33, 954.50 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.33, 954.50 and 327.81 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.33 : 954.50 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.33/954.50 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.33x = 954.50 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.33x = 312,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,893.01/636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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