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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 953.47 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 953.47 and 328.15 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 953.47 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/953.47 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 953.47 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 312,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,882.78/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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