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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 954.64 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 954.64 and 271.27 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 954.64 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/954.64 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 954.64 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 258,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,965.19/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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