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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.61 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.61 and 365.21 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.61 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.61 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.61 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 248,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,196.97/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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