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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 679.74 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 679.74 and 225 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 679.74 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/679.74 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 679.74 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 152,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,941.50/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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