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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 681.65 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 681.65 and 290.59 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 681.65 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/681.65 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 681.65 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 198,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,078.61/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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