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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.60 and 306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.60 and 306.63 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.60 = 306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.60 = 306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.60 × 306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 208,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,386.13/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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