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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.50, 954.43 and 289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.50, 954.43 and 289.67 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.50 : 954.43 = 289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.50/954.43 = 289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.50x = 954.43 × 289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.50x = 276,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,471.40/636.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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