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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 955.32 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 955.32 and 328.55 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 955.32 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/955.32 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 955.32 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 313,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,865.61/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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