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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 679.98 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 679.98 and 323.17 is: 485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 679.98 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/679.98 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 679.98 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 219,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,749.14/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.08

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