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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.61, 954.92 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.61, 954.92 and 393.22 is: 589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.61 : 954.92 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.61/954.92 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.61x = 954.92 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.61x = 375,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,493.64/636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.83

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