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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.32 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.32 and 451.77 is: 677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.32 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.32 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.32 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 429,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,326.63/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.15

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