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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 680.48 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 680.48 and 350.24 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 680.48 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/680.48 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 680.48 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 238,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,331.32/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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