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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 953.42 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 953.42 and 462.36 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 953.42 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/953.42 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 953.42 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 440,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,820.96/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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