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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 681.21 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 681.21 and 437.56 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 681.21 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/681.21 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 681.21 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 298,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,070.25/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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