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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 679.73 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 679.73 and 352.42 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 679.73 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/679.73 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 679.73 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 239,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,546.99/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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