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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.43, 953.88 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.43, 953.88 and 328.43 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.43 : 953.88 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.43/953.88 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.43x = 953.88 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.43x = 313,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,282.81/636.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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