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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 681.09 and 437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 681.09 and 437.73 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 681.09 = 437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/681.09 = 437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 681.09 × 437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 298,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,134.44/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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