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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 680.63 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 680.63 and 324.45 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 680.63 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/680.63 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 680.63 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 220,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,830.40/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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