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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.60, 954.68 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.60, 954.68 and 303.01 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.60 : 954.68 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.60/954.68 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.60x = 954.68 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.60x = 289,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,277.59/636.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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