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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 682.01 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 682.01 and 424.59 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 682.01 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/682.01 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 682.01 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 289,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,574.63/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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