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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 954.99 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 954.99 and 289.99 is: 435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 954.99 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/954.99 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 954.99 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 276,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,937.55/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.01

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