Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 954 and 451.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636.51, 954 and 451.13 is: 676.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636.51 : 954 = 451.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636.51/954 = 451.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636.51x = 954 × 451.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636.51x = 430,373.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,373.25/636.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676.15
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