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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 679.76 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 679.76 and 175.37 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 679.76 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/679.76 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 679.76 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 119,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,205.89/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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