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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.49 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.49 and 234.27 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.49 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.49 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.49 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 159,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,418.39/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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