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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 956.24 and 417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 956.24 and 417.57 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 956.24 = 417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/956.24 = 417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 956.24 × 417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 399,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,295.05/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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