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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 949.59 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 949.59 and 451.17 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 949.59 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/949.59 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 949.59 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 428,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,426.52/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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