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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 677.52 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 677.52 and 331.17 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 677.52 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/677.52 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 677.52 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 224,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,374.30/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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