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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 680.00 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 680.00 and 433.89 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 680.00 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/680.00 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 680.00 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 295,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,043.03/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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