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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.53 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.53 and 307.64 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.53 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.53 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.53 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 209,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,358.25/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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