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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 678.08 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 678.08 and 349.80 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 678.08 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/678.08 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 678.08 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 237,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,192.38/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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