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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 681.04 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 681.04 and 420.04 is: 630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 681.04 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/681.04 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 681.04 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 286,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,064.04/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.32

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