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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 680.16 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 680.16 and 348.96 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 680.16 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/680.16 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 680.16 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 237,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,348.63/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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