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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 955.26 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 955.26 and 431.60 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 955.26 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/955.26 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 955.26 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 412,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,285.44/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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