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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 679.80 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 679.80 and 309.36 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 679.80 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/679.80 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 679.80 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 210,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,302.93/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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