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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 680.49 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 680.49 and 419.28 is: 629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 680.49 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/680.49 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 680.49 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 285,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,315.85/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.42

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