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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 680.32 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 680.32 and 306.53 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 680.32 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/680.32 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 680.32 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 208,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,538.49/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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