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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.69 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.69 and 316.90 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.69 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.69 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.69 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 215,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,710.66/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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