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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.77, 954.69 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.77, 954.69 and 312.36 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.77 : 954.69 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.77/954.69 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.77x = 954.69 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.77x = 298,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,209.34/636.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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