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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 954.99 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 954.99 and 625.73 is: 938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 954.99 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/954.99 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 954.99 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 597,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,561.12/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.59

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