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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.88 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.88 and 291.36 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.88 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.88 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.88 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 198,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,381.20/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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