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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 679.41 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 679.41 and 233.94 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 679.41 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/679.41 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 679.41 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 158,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,941.18/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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