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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 682.53 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 682.53 and 235.43 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 682.53 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/682.53 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 682.53 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 160,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,688.04/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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