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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 678 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 678 and 279.64 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 678 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/678 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 678 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 189,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,595.92/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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