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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 681.39 and 437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 681.39 and 437.69 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 681.39 = 437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/681.39 = 437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 681.39 × 437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 298,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,239.29/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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