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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 679.87 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 679.87 and 405.37 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 679.87 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/679.87 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 679.87 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 275,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,598.90/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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