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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 683.06 and 353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 683.06 and 353.31 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 683.06 = 353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/683.06 = 353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 683.06 × 353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 241,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,331.93/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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