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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 678.43 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 678.43 and 308.92 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 678.43 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/678.43 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 678.43 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 209,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,580.60/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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