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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 679.87 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 679.87 and 280.17 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 679.87 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/679.87 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 679.87 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 190,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,479.18/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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