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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 621.81 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 621.81 and 453.06 is: 621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 621.81 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/621.81 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 621.81 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 281,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,717.24/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.81

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