Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 952.74 and 452.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.68, 952.74 and 452.70 is: 678.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.68 : 952.74 = 452.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.68/952.74 = 452.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.68x = 952.74 × 452.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.68x = 431,305.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,305.40/635.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678.49
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