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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 680.45 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 680.45 and 362.21 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 680.45 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/680.45 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 680.45 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 246,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,460.58/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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