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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 952.92 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 952.92 and 528.66 is: 791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 952.92 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/952.92 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 952.92 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 503,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,770.69/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.49

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