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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.88 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.88 and 345.84 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.88 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.88 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.88 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 235,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,475.54/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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