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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 954.89 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 954.89 and 311.66 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 954.89 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/954.89 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 954.89 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 297,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,594.68/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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