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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 679.83 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 679.83 and 402.36 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 679.83 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/679.83 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 679.83 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 273,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,536.40/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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