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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.32 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.32 and 289.56 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.32 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.32 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.32 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 196,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,992.74/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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