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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 681.44 and 452.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 681.44 and 452.42 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 681.44 = 452.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/681.44 = 452.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 681.44 × 452.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 308,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,291.42/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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