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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 680.49 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 680.49 and 425.94 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 680.49 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/680.49 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 680.49 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 289,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,847.91/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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