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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 681.62 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 681.62 and 442.87 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 681.62 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/681.62 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 681.62 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 301,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,865.13/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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