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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.16 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.16 and 315.99 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.16 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.16 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.16 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 214,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,607.77/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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