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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.45, 955.58 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.45, 955.58 and 328.52 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.45 : 955.58 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.45/955.58 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.45x = 955.58 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.45x = 313,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,920.72/636.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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