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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.20 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.20 and 357.04 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.20 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.20 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.20 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 242,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,501.57/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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