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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 679.30 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 679.30 and 279.30 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 679.30 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/679.30 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 679.30 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 189,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,727.79/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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