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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.81 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.81 and 289.22 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.81 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.81 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.81 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 196,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,899.02/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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