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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 679.32 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 679.32 and 366.36 is: 548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 679.32 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/679.32 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 679.32 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 248,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,875.68/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.38

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