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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 677.39 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 677.39 and 362.31 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 677.39 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/677.39 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 677.39 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 245,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,423.36/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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