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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.01 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.01 and 179.46 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.01 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.01 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.01 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 122,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,034.59/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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