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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 681.36 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 681.36 and 331.83 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 681.36 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/681.36 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 681.36 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 226,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,095.69/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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