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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.78, 954.99 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.78, 954.99 and 271.34 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.78 : 954.99 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.78/954.99 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.78x = 954.99 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.78x = 259,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,122.21/636.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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