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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.40, 954.60 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.40, 954.60 and 622.90 is: 934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.40 : 954.60 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.40/954.60 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.40x = 954.60 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.40x = 594,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,620.34/636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.35

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