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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 954.38 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 954.38 and 474.46 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 954.38 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/954.38 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 954.38 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 452,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,813.93/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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