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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.90 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.90 and 332.28 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.90 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.90 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.90 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 226,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,247.79/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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