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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 955.34 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 955.34 and 473.68 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 955.34 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/955.34 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 955.34 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 452,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,525.45/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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