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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.60, 954.45 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.60, 954.45 and 246.45 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.60 : 954.45 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.60/954.45 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.60x = 954.45 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.60x = 235,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,224.20/636.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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