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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.22 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.22 and 324.36 is: 486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.22 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.22 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.22 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 220,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,636.16/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.60

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