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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.39, 954.95 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.39, 954.95 and 271.22 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.39 : 954.95 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.39/954.95 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.39x = 954.95 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.39x = 258,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,995.41/636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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