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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 679.89 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 679.89 and 179.48 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 679.89 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/679.89 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 679.89 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 122,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,023.26/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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