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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 679.29 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 679.29 and 233.48 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 679.29 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/679.29 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 679.29 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 158,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,598.07/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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