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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.49, 955.65 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.49, 955.65 and 406.84 is: 610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.49 : 955.65 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.49/955.65 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.49x = 955.65 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.49x = 388,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,796.65/636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.84

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