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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.47 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.47 and 332.00 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.47 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.47 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.47 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 225,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,912.64/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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