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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 679.74 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 679.74 and 425.44 is: 636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 679.74 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/679.74 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 679.74 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 289,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,188.59/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.14

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