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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 678.87 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 678.87 and 336.54 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 678.87 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/678.87 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 678.87 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 228,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,466.91/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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