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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 955.86 and 466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 955.86 and 466.36 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 955.86 = 466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/955.86 = 466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 955.86 × 466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 445,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,774.87/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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