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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 679.20 and 407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 679.20 and 407.74 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 679.20 = 407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/679.20 = 407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 679.20 × 407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 276,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,937.01/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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