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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 681.30 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 681.30 and 436.34 is: 655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 681.30 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/681.30 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 681.30 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 297,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,275.04/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.15

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