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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.60, 950.10 and 481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.60, 950.10 and 481.76 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.60 : 950.10 = 481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.60/950.10 = 481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.60x = 950.10 × 481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.60x = 457,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,720.18/636.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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