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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.98 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.98 and 237.58 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.98 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.98 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.98 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 161,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,787.23/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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