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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 679.77 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 679.77 and 332.67 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 679.77 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/679.77 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 679.77 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 226,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,139.09/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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