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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 681.84 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 681.84 and 409.12 is: 615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 681.84 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/681.84 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 681.84 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 278,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,954.38/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.41

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