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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 679.10 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 679.10 and 351.50 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 679.10 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/679.10 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 679.10 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 238,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,706.23/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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