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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 954 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 954 and 362.70 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 954 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/954 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 954 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 346,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,015.80/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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