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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 679.80 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 679.80 and 361.64 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 679.80 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/679.80 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 679.80 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 245,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,842.87/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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