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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 679.37 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 679.37 and 193.11 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 679.37 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/679.37 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 679.37 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 131,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,193.14/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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