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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.49, 954.12 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.49, 954.12 and 312.08 is: 467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.49 : 954.12 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.49/954.12 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.49x = 954.12 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.49x = 297,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,761.77/636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.82

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