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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 679.14 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 679.14 and 299.64 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 679.14 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/679.14 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 679.14 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 203,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,497.51/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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