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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 682.19 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 682.19 and 452.92 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 682.19 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/682.19 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 682.19 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 308,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,977.49/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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