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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 679.79 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 679.79 and 413.71 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 679.79 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/679.79 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 679.79 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 281,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,235.26/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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