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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 680.19 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 680.19 and 268.47 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 680.19 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/680.19 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 680.19 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 182,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,610.61/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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