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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.15, 952.16 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.15, 952.16 and 452.99 is: 678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.15 : 952.16 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.15/952.16 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.15x = 952.16 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.15x = 431,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,319.07/636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.01

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