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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 679.80 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 679.80 and 404.40 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 679.80 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/679.80 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 679.80 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 274,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,911.12/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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