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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 676.92 and 409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 676.92 and 409.82 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 676.92 = 409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/676.92 = 409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 676.92 × 409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 277,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,415.51/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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