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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 955.14 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 955.14 and 454.12 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 955.14 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/955.14 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 955.14 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 433,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,748.18/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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