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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 680.70 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 680.70 and 346.12 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 680.70 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/680.70 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 680.70 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 235,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,603.88/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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