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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 954.84 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 954.84 and 312.18 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 954.84 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/954.84 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 954.84 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 298,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,081.95/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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