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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 953.55 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 953.55 and 454.37 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 953.55 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/953.55 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 953.55 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 433,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,259.75/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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