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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 679.41 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 679.41 and 436.95 is: 653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 679.41 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/679.41 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 679.41 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 296,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,868.20/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.95

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