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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 954.61 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 954.61 and 405.77 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 954.61 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/954.61 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 954.61 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 387,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,346.31/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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