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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 682.58 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 682.58 and 452.73 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 682.58 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/682.58 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 682.58 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 309,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,024.44/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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