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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 954.20 and 450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 954.20 and 450.52 is: 676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 954.20 = 450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/954.20 = 450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 954.20 × 450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 429,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,887.61/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.82

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