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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.22, 679.58 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.22, 679.58 and 296.78 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.22 : 679.58 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.22/679.58 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.22x = 679.58 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.22x = 201,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,685.75/453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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