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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 680.15 and 421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 680.15 and 421.51 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 680.15 = 421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/680.15 = 421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 680.15 × 421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 286,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,690.03/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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