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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 680.76 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 680.76 and 338.32 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 680.76 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/680.76 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 680.76 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 230,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,314.72/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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