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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 680.40 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 680.40 and 310.26 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 680.40 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/680.40 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 680.40 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 211,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,100.90/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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