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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 955.59 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 955.59 and 290.43 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 955.59 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/955.59 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 955.59 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 277,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,532.00/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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