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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 681.18 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 681.18 and 433.06 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 681.18 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/681.18 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 681.18 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 294,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,991.81/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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