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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 680.58 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 680.58 and 345.72 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 680.58 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/680.58 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 680.58 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 235,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,290.12/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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