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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 679.26 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 679.26 and 308.84 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 679.26 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/679.26 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 679.26 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 209,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,782.66/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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