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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 952.16 and 482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 952.16 and 482.81 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 952.16 = 482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/952.16 = 482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 952.16 × 482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 459,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,705.19/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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