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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 681.60 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 681.60 and 402.40 is: 603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 681.60 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/681.60 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 681.60 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 274,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,275.84/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.81

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