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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.54, 954.90 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.54, 954.90 and 311.88 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.54 : 954.90 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.54/954.90 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.54x = 954.90 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.54x = 297,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,814.21/636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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