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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.34, 954.04 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.34, 954.04 and 289.50 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.34 : 954.04 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.34/954.04 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.34x = 954.04 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.34x = 276,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,194.58/636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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