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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 679.76 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 679.76 and 306.78 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 679.76 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/679.76 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 679.76 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 208,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,536.77/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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