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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.79, 956.07 and 328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.79, 956.07 and 328.87 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.79 : 956.07 = 328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.79/956.07 = 328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.79x = 956.07 × 328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.79x = 314,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,422.74/636.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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