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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 678.53 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 678.53 and 424.51 is: 635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 678.53 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/678.53 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 678.53 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 288,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,039.75/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.55

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