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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 679.01 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 679.01 and 344.49 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 679.01 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/679.01 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 679.01 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 233,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,910.43/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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