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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.60 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.60 and 323.57 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.60 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.60 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.60 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 220,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,221.74/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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