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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.49 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.49 and 331.34 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.49 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.49 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.49 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 225,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,470.15/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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