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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 679.98 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 679.98 and 193.66 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 679.98 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/679.98 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 679.98 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 131,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,684.93/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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