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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 954.96 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 954.96 and 553.66 is: 830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 954.96 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/954.96 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 954.96 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 528,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,723.15/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.50

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