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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 679.68 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 679.68 and 315.79 is: 473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 679.68 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/679.68 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 679.68 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 214,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,632.75/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.30

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