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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 678.96 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 678.96 and 290.70 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 678.96 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/678.96 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 678.96 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 197,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373.67/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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