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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 679.66 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 679.66 and 343.78 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 679.66 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/679.66 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 679.66 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 233,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,653.51/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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