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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.55, 951.30 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.55, 951.30 and 453.30 is: 678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.55 : 951.30 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.55/951.30 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.55x = 951.30 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.55x = 431,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,224.29/635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.51

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