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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 680.16 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 680.16 and 437.24 is: 656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 680.16 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/680.16 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 680.16 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 297,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,393.16/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.25

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