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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 679.23 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 679.23 and 366.79 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 679.23 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/679.23 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 679.23 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 249,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,134.77/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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