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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.12 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.12 and 431.04 is: 645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.12 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.12 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.12 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 293,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,589.96/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.54

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