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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 679.93 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 679.93 and 331.67 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 679.93 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/679.93 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 679.93 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 225,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,513.25/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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