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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 680.06 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 680.06 and 299.41 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 680.06 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/680.06 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 680.06 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 203,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,613.36/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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