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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 680.74 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 680.74 and 362.27 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 680.74 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/680.74 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 680.74 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 246,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,611.68/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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