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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 952.32 and 621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 952.32 and 621.52 is: 929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 952.32 = 621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/952.32 = 621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 952.32 × 621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 591,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,885.93/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.35

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