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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.13 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.13 and 291.24 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.13 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.13 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.13 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 198,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081.06/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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