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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 680.60 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 680.60 and 331.02 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 680.60 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/680.60 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 680.60 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 225,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,293.04/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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