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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 954.98 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 954.98 and 328.34 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 954.98 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/954.98 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 954.98 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 313,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,558.88/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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