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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 954.87 and 392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 954.87 and 392.95 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 954.87 = 392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/954.87 = 392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 954.87 × 392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 375,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,216.17/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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