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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 679.48 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 679.48 and 331.22 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 679.48 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/679.48 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 679.48 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 225,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,057.37/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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