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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.48, 956.64 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.48, 956.64 and 621.12 is: 933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.48 : 956.64 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.48/956.64 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.48x = 956.64 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.48x = 594,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,188.24/636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.55

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