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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 680.88 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 680.88 and 430.24 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 680.88 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/680.88 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 680.88 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 292,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,941.81/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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