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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 679.80 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 679.80 and 332.96 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 679.80 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/679.80 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 679.80 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 226,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,346.21/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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