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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 683.57 and 422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 683.57 and 422.09 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 683.57 = 422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/683.57 = 422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 683.57 × 422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 288,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,528.06/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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