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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 955.08 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 955.08 and 328.26 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 955.08 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/955.08 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 955.08 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 313,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,514.56/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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