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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.13 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.13 and 237.47 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.13 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.13 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.13 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 161,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,507.07/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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