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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 955.06 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 955.06 and 328.50 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 955.06 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/955.06 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 955.06 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 313,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,737.21/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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