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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 680.64 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 680.64 and 291.26 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 680.64 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/680.64 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 680.64 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 198,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,243.21/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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