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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 678.65 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 678.65 and 350.15 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 678.65 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/678.65 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 678.65 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 237,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,629.02/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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