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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 679.90 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 679.90 and 237.08 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 679.90 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/679.90 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 679.90 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 161,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,190.69/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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