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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 954.99 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 954.99 and 271.50 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 954.99 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/954.99 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 954.99 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 259,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,279.79/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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