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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.09, 952.79 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.09, 952.79 and 452.03 is: 678.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.09 : 952.79 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.09/952.79 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.09x = 952.79 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.09x = 430,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,682.64/635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.15

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