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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 679.56 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 679.56 and 344.91 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 679.56 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/679.56 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 679.56 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 234,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,387.04/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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