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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 955.46 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 955.46 and 312.26 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 955.46 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/955.46 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 955.46 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 298,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,351.94/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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