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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 955.20 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 955.20 and 289.88 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 955.20 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/955.20 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 955.20 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 276,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,889.69/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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