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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 679.41 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 679.41 and 331.80 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 679.41 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/679.41 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 679.41 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 225,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,428.24/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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