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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 678.87 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 678.87 and 357.30 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 678.87 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/678.87 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 678.87 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 242,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,560.25/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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