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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 954.92 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 954.92 and 328.25 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 954.92 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/954.92 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 954.92 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 313,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,452.49/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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