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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 688.73 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 688.73 and 453.57 is: 680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 688.73 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/688.73 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 688.73 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 312,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,382.42/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.94

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