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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 681.26 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 681.26 and 435.03 is: 653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 681.26 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/681.26 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 681.26 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 296,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,370.09/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.55

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