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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 955.68 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 955.68 and 431.92 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 955.68 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/955.68 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 955.68 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 412,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,777.31/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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