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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 678.38 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 678.38 and 344.25 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 678.38 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/678.38 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 678.38 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 233,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,530.59/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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