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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.43, 950.86 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.43, 950.86 and 451.44 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.43 : 950.86 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.43/950.86 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.43x = 950.86 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.43x = 429,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,256.24/634.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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