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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.55, 952.80 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.55, 952.80 and 454.30 is: 680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.55 : 952.80 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.55/952.80 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.55x = 952.80 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.55x = 432,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,857.04/636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.00

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