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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 954 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 954 and 453.76 is: 679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 954 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/954 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 954 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 432,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,887.04/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.87

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