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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 957.53 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 957.53 and 454.48 is: 682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 957.53 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/957.53 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 957.53 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 435,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,178.23/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.15

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