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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 679.79 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 679.79 and 233.74 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 679.79 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/679.79 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 679.79 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 158,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,891.72/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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