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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 679.34 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 679.34 and 236.63 is: 354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 679.34 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/679.34 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 679.34 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 160,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,749.42/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.46

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