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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.07, 949.58 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.07, 949.58 and 450.60 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.07 : 949.58 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.07/949.58 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.07x = 949.58 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.07x = 427,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,880.75/634.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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