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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 679.68 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 679.68 and 307.08 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 679.68 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/679.68 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 679.68 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 208,716.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,716.13/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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