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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.58 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.58 and 236.48 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.58 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.58 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.58 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 160,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,705.90/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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