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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.46, 954.52 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.46, 954.52 and 307.40 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.46 : 954.52 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.46/954.52 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.46x = 954.52 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.46x = 293,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,413.91/636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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