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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 680.72 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 680.72 and 405.45 is: 607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 680.72 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/680.72 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 680.72 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 275,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,995.90/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.61

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