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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.73 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.73 and 193.28 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.73 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.73 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.73 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 131,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,373.85/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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