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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.10 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.10 and 307.60 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.10 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.10 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.10 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 209,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,198.76/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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