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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 678.24 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 678.24 and 308.04 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 678.24 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/678.24 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 678.24 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 208,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,925.05/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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