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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 955.80 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 955.80 and 636.48 is: 955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 955.80 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/955.80 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 955.80 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 608,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,347.58/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.80

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