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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.85, 680.31 and 345.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.85, 680.31 and 345.41 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.85 : 680.31 = 345.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.85/680.31 = 345.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.85x = 680.31 × 345.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.85x = 234,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,985.88/453.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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