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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 679.86 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 679.86 and 437.04 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 679.86 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/679.86 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 679.86 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 297,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,126.01/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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