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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 679.19 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 679.19 and 368.26 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 679.19 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/679.19 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 679.19 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 250,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,118.51/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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