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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 950.79 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 950.79 and 451.05 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 950.79 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/950.79 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 950.79 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 428,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,853.83/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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