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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.59 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.59 and 316.58 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.59 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.59 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.59 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 215,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,141.20/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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