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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 679.91 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 679.91 and 337.76 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 679.91 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/679.91 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 679.91 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 229,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,641.31/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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