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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 680.23 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 680.23 and 350.63 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 680.23 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/680.23 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 680.23 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 238,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,508.63/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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