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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 952.92 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 952.92 and 492.56 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 952.92 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/952.92 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 952.92 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 469,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,370.28/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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