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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 955.66 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 955.66 and 271.83 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 955.66 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/955.66 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 955.66 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 259,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,776.38/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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