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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 955.24 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 955.24 and 455.49 is: 683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 955.24 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/955.24 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 955.24 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 435,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,101.13/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.41

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