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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 680.61 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 680.61 and 332.09 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 680.61 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/680.61 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 680.61 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 226,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,025.15/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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