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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 680.28 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 680.28 and 331.88 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 680.28 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/680.28 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 680.28 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 225,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,771.33/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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