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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 680.49 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 680.49 and 291.58 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 680.49 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/680.49 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 680.49 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 198,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,417.27/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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