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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 954.59 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 954.59 and 328.71 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 954.59 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/954.59 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 954.59 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 313,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,781.64/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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