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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 679.06 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 679.06 and 361.86 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 679.06 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/679.06 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 679.06 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 245,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,724.65/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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