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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.15, 953.44 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.15, 953.44 and 452.70 is: 679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.15 : 953.44 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.15/953.44 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.15x = 953.44 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.15x = 431,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,621.16/635.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.56

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