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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 680.04 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 680.04 and 307.14 is: 460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 680.04 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/680.04 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 680.04 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 208,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,867.65/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.85

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