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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 678.18 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 678.18 and 279.06 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 678.18 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/678.18 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 678.18 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 189,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,252.91/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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