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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 679.44 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 679.44 and 356.61 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 679.44 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/679.44 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 679.44 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 242,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,295.10/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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