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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 679.50 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 679.50 and 334.56 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 679.50 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/679.50 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 679.50 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 227,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,333.52/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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