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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.23, 950.22 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.23, 950.22 and 452.12 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.23 : 950.22 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.23/950.22 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.23x = 950.22 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.23x = 429,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,613.47/633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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