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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.47 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.47 and 236.41 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.47 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.47 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.47 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 160,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,633.50/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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