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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.71 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.71 and 422.24 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.71 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.71 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.71 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 287,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,000.75/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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