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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 956.50 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 956.50 and 421.38 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 956.50 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/956.50 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 956.50 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 403,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,048.92/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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