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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 681.12 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 681.12 and 439.68 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 681.12 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/681.12 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 681.12 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 299,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,474.84/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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