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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.74 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.74 and 345 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.74 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.74 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.74 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 234,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,510.30/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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