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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.96 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.96 and 308.02 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.96 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.96 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.96 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 209,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,441.28/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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