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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.46, 954.89 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.46, 954.89 and 271.25 is: 406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.46 : 954.89 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.46/954.89 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.46x = 954.89 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.46x = 259,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,012.38/636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.96

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