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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 682.94 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 682.94 and 453.42 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 682.94 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/682.94 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 682.94 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 309,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,658.65/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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