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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 954.64 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 954.64 and 343.49 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 954.64 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/954.64 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 954.64 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 327,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,912.11/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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