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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.41, 954.39 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.41, 954.39 and 302.82 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.41 : 954.39 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.41/954.39 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.41x = 954.39 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.41x = 289,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,008.38/636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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