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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 679.13 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 679.13 and 279.67 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 679.13 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/679.13 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 679.13 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 189,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,928.89/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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