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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.34, 954.63 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.34, 954.63 and 271.12 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.34 : 954.63 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.34/954.63 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.34x = 954.63 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.34x = 258,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,819.29/636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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