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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 678.44 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 678.44 and 291.04 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 678.44 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/678.44 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 678.44 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 197,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,452.21/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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