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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 679.18 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 679.18 and 308.52 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 679.18 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/679.18 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 679.18 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 209,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,540.61/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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