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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 683.27 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 683.27 and 451.85 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 683.27 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/683.27 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 683.27 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 308,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,731.57/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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