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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.81, 953.60 and 444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.81, 953.60 and 444.21 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.81 : 953.60 = 444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.81/953.60 = 444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.81x = 953.60 × 444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.81x = 423,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,596.43/636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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