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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 952.88 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 952.88 and 454.24 is: 680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 952.88 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/952.88 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 952.88 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 432,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,836.21/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.90

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