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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 679.55 and 337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 679.55 and 337.95 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 679.55 = 337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/679.55 = 337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 679.55 × 337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 229,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,652.23/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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