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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.67, 953.33 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.67, 953.33 and 452.52 is: 678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.67 : 953.33 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.67/953.33 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.67x = 953.33 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.67x = 431,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,398.63/635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.65

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