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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 678.72 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 678.72 and 321.60 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 678.72 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/678.72 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 678.72 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 218,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,276.35/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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