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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.44, 975.36 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.44, 975.36 and 636.48 is: 955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.44 : 975.36 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.44/975.36 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.44x = 975.36 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.44x = 620,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,797.13/649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.90

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