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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 681.50 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 681.50 and 408.03 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 681.50 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/681.50 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 681.50 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 278,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,072.45/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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