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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.04 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.04 and 282.48 is: 423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.04 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.04 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.04 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 192,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,097.70/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.72

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