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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.03 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.03 and 345.25 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.03 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.03 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.03 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 234,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,780.36/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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