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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 679.57 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 679.57 and 299.03 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 679.57 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/679.57 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 679.57 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 203,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,207.67/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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