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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 679.66 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 679.66 and 179.33 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 679.66 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/679.66 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 679.66 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 121,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,879.58/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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