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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 679.32 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 679.32 and 366.96 is: 548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 679.32 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/679.32 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 679.32 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 249,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,283.27/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.36

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