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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 678.80 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 678.80 and 338.45 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 678.80 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/678.80 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 678.80 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 229,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,734.77/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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