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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 681.53 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 681.53 and 235.53 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 681.53 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/681.53 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 681.53 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 160,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,518.79/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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