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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 954.81 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 954.81 and 453.74 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 954.81 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/954.81 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 954.81 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 433,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,230.72/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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