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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.38, 955.17 and 328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.38, 955.17 and 328.45 is: 492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.38 : 955.17 = 328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.38/955.17 = 328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.38x = 955.17 × 328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.38x = 313,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,725.59/636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.98

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