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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 954.62 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 954.62 and 271.28 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 954.62 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/954.62 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 954.62 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 258,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,969.31/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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