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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 685.15 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 685.15 and 454.06 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 685.15 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/685.15 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 685.15 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 311,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,099.21/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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