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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 679.32 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 679.32 and 314.34 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 679.32 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/679.32 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 679.32 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 213,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,537.45/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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