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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 679.01 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 679.01 and 331.31 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 679.01 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/679.01 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 679.01 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 224,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,962.84/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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