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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.07, 679.90 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.07, 679.90 and 294.91 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.07 : 679.90 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.07/679.90 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.07x = 679.90 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.07x = 200,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,509.31/453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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