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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 679.46 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 679.46 and 332.19 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 679.46 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/679.46 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 679.46 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 225,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,708.16/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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