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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 678.86 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 678.86 and 415.82 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 678.86 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/678.86 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 678.86 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 282,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,283.57/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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