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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.73, 954.47 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.73, 954.47 and 311.92 is: 467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.73 : 954.47 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.73/954.47 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.73x = 954.47 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.73x = 297,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,716.68/636.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.57

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