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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 680.15 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 680.15 and 337.33 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 680.15 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/680.15 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 680.15 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 229,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,431.61/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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