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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 677.63 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 677.63 and 426.96 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 677.63 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/677.63 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 677.63 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 289,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,318.77/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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