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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 681.38 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 681.38 and 424.82 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 681.38 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/681.38 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 681.38 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 289,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,463.85/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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