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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 678.93 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 678.93 and 355.43 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 678.93 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/678.93 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 678.93 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 241,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,312.09/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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