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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 680.14 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 680.14 and 316.44 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 680.14 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/680.14 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 680.14 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 215,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,223.50/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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