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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.81, 955.07 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.81, 955.07 and 289.78 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.81 : 955.07 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.81/955.07 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.81x = 955.07 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.81x = 276,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,756.62/636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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