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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 680.40 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 680.40 and 343.44 is: 515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 680.40 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/680.40 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 680.40 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 233,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,676.58/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.72

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