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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.32 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.32 and 331.14 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.32 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.32 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.32 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 224,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,950.02/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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