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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.22 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.22 and 316.38 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.22 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.22 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.22 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 215,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,208.00/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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