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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 682.32 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 682.32 and 409.74 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 682.32 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/682.32 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 682.32 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 279,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,573.80/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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