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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 680.49 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 680.49 and 405.36 is: 606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 680.49 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/680.49 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 680.49 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 275,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,843.43/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.80

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