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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 679.89 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 679.89 and 404.87 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 679.89 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/679.89 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 679.89 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 275,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,265.18/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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