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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 684.53 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 684.53 and 453.51 is: 684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 684.53 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/684.53 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 684.53 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 310,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,441.20/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.53

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