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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 954.59 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 954.59 and 344.48 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 954.59 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/954.59 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 954.59 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 328,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,837.16/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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