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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 680.79 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 680.79 and 307.65 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 680.79 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/680.79 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 680.79 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 209,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,440.10/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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