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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 952.44 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 952.44 and 453.78 is: 678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 952.44 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/952.44 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 952.44 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 432,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,196.52/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.55

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