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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 679.60 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 679.60 and 193.02 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 679.60 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/679.60 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 679.60 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 131,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176.39/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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