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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.35 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.35 and 291.83 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.35 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.35 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.35 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 198,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,833.50/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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