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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 953.39 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 953.39 and 469.34 is: 703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 953.39 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/953.39 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 953.39 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 447,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,459.38/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.09

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