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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 679.68 and 299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 679.68 and 299.40 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 679.68 = 299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/679.68 = 299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 679.68 × 299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 203,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,496.19/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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