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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 954.81 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 954.81 and 474.35 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 954.81 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/954.81 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 954.81 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 452,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,909.35/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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