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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 679.92 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 679.92 and 291.30 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 679.92 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/679.92 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 679.92 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 198,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060.70/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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