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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.64 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.64 and 357.28 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.64 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.64 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.64 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 243,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,179.06/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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