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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 954.91 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 954.91 and 324.04 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 954.91 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/954.91 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 954.91 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 309,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,429.04/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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