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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 954.63 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 954.63 and 271.26 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 954.63 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/954.63 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 954.63 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 258,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,952.93/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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