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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.70 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.70 and 362.20 is: 543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.70 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.70 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.70 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 246,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,549.54/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.78

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