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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 954.72 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 954.72 and 451.50 is: 677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 954.72 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/954.72 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 954.72 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 431,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,056.08/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.95

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