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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.17 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.17 and 193.07 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.17 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.17 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.17 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 131,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,123.96/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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