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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 680.40 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 680.40 and 309.52 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 680.40 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/680.40 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 680.40 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 210,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,597.41/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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