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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 680.33 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 680.33 and 306.53 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 680.33 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/680.33 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 680.33 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 208,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,541.55/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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