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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 679.91 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 679.91 and 350.81 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 679.91 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/679.91 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 679.91 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 238,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,514.07/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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