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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.37 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.37 and 316.79 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.37 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.37 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.37 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 215,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,536.11/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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