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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 677.69 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 677.69 and 308.42 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 677.69 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/677.69 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 677.69 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 209,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,011.61/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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