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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 681.60 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 681.60 and 428.60 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 681.60 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/681.60 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 681.60 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 292,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,133.76/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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