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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 680.32 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 680.32 and 333.28 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 680.32 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/680.32 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 680.32 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 226,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,737.05/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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