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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.97 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.97 and 323.37 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.97 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.97 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.97 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 219,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,881.90/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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