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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.91, 956.25 and 328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.91, 956.25 and 328.99 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.91 : 956.25 = 328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.91/956.25 = 328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.91x = 956.25 × 328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.91x = 314,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,596.69/636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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