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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 681.30 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 681.30 and 449.40 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 681.30 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/681.30 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 681.30 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 306,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,176.22/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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