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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 679.88 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 679.88 and 323.79 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 679.88 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/679.88 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 679.88 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 220,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,133.33/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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