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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.13 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.13 and 315.41 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.13 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.13 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.13 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 214,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,202.82/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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