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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 955.41 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 955.41 and 312 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 955.41 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/955.41 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 955.41 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 298,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,087.92/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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