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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.41, 955.10 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.41, 955.10 and 285.12 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.41 : 955.10 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.41/955.10 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.41x = 955.10 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.41x = 272,322.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,322.41/636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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