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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 681.30 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 681.30 and 326.04 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 681.30 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/681.30 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 681.30 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 222,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,131.05/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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