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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 680.60 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 680.60 and 435.17 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 680.60 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/680.60 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 680.60 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 296,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,179.49/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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