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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.67, 955.38 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.67, 955.38 and 454.10 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.67 : 955.38 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.67/955.38 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.67x = 955.38 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.67x = 433,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,840.45/637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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