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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 681.56 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 681.56 and 453.72 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 681.56 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/681.56 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 681.56 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 309,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,237.40/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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