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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 954.47 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 954.47 and 246.27 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 954.47 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/954.47 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 954.47 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 235,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,056.10/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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