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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 953.37 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 953.37 and 454.01 is: 681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 953.37 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/953.37 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 953.37 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 432,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,834.75/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.10

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