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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 679.69 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 679.69 and 234.12 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 679.69 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/679.69 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 679.69 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 159,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,129.02/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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