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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.35, 953.35 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.35, 953.35 and 534.29 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.35 : 953.35 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.35/953.35 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.35x = 953.35 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.35x = 509,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,365.37/636.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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