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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 681.30 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 681.30 and 432.54 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 681.30 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/681.30 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 681.30 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 294,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,689.50/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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