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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 617.80 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 617.80 and 453.70 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 617.80 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/617.80 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 617.80 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 280,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,295.86/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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