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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 678.72 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 678.72 and 291.20 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 678.72 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/678.72 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 678.72 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 197,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,639.87/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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