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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.74, 955.23 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.74, 955.23 and 453.68 is: 680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.74 : 955.23 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.74/955.23 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.74x = 955.23 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.74x = 433,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,368.75/636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.61

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