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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 955.02 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 955.02 and 290.06 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 955.02 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/955.02 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 955.02 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 277,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,008.33/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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