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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 678.66 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 678.66 and 337.62 is: 505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 678.66 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/678.66 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 678.66 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 229,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,129.19/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.75

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