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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.40, 954.15 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.40, 954.15 and 327.66 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.40 : 954.15 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.40/954.15 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.40x = 954.15 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.40x = 312,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,636.79/636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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