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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.20 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.20 and 316.34 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.20 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.20 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.20 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 215,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,172.83/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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