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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 684.03 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 684.03 and 431.94 is: 650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 684.03 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/684.03 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 684.03 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 295,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,459.92/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.94

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