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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.69 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.69 and 451.92 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.69 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.69 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.69 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 307,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,617.42/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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