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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.62, 954.93 and 564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.62, 954.93 and 564.38 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.62 : 954.93 = 564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.62/954.93 = 564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.62x = 954.93 × 564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.62x = 538,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,944.32/636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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