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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.60, 955.12 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.60, 955.12 and 328.14 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.60 : 955.12 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.60/955.12 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.60x = 955.12 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.60x = 313,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,413.08/636.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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