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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.97, 955.48 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.97, 955.48 and 303.34 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.97 : 955.48 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.97/955.48 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.97x = 955.48 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.97x = 289,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,835.30/636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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