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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.50 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.50 and 429.93 is: 644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.50 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.50 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.50 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 292,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,137.44/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.90

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