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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 680.22 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 680.22 and 309.36 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 680.22 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/680.22 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 680.22 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 210,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,432.86/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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