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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 679.32 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 679.32 and 356.16 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 679.32 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/679.32 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 679.32 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 241,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,946.61/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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