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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 679.67 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 679.67 and 299.28 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 679.67 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/679.67 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 679.67 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 203,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,411.26/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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