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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 678.88 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 678.88 and 436.55 is: 651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 678.88 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/678.88 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 678.88 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 296,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,362.22/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.67

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