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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.53 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.53 and 331.39 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.53 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.53 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.53 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 225,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,186.05/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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