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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 679.14 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 679.14 and 362.04 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 679.14 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/679.14 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 679.14 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 245,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,875.85/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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