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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.81, 955.89 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.81, 955.89 and 454.83 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.81 : 955.89 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.81/955.89 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.81x = 955.89 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.81x = 434,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,767.45/636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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