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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.67, 954.49 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.67, 954.49 and 585.41 is: 877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.67 : 954.49 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.67/954.49 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.67x = 954.49 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.67x = 558,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,771.84/636.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.65

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