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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 678.80 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 678.80 and 409.44 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 678.80 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/678.80 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 678.80 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 277,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,925.82/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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