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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 954.49 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 954.49 and 328.67 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 954.49 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/954.49 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 954.49 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 313,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,712.23/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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