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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.71, 684.08 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.71, 684.08 and 453.73 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.71 : 684.08 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.71/684.08 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.71x = 684.08 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.71x = 310,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,387.62/455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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