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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 681.08 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 681.08 and 419.20 is: 630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 681.08 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/681.08 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 681.08 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 285,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,508.74/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.23

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