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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 681.27 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 681.27 and 402.70 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 681.27 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/681.27 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 681.27 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 274,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,347.43/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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