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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.08 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.08 and 316.46 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.08 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.08 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.08 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 215,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,218.12/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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