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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 679.23 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 679.23 and 336.74 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 679.23 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/679.23 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 679.23 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 228,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,720.51/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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