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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 954.91 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 954.91 and 289.93 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 954.91 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/954.91 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 954.91 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 276,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,855.19/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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