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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.22 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.22 and 278.18 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.22 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.22 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.22 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 189,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,223.60/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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