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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 680.04 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 680.04 and 356.40 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 680.04 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/680.04 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 680.04 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 242,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,366.26/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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