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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 680.31 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 680.31 and 291.14 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 680.31 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/680.31 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 680.31 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 198,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060.60/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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