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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 680.12 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 680.12 and 291.21 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 680.12 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/680.12 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 680.12 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 198,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,058.47/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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