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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 679.64 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 679.64 and 343.74 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 679.64 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/679.64 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 679.64 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 233,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,619.45/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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