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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 953.22 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 953.22 and 454.12 is: 681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 953.22 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/953.22 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 953.22 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 432,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,876.27/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.45

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