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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 679.01 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 679.01 and 332.46 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 679.01 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/679.01 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 679.01 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 225,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,742.00/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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