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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.72 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.72 and 332.16 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.72 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.72 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.72 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 226,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,103.74/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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