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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 952.74 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/952.74 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 952.74 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 431,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,305.40/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.49

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