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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 679.93 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 679.93 and 193.39 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 679.93 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/679.93 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 679.93 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 131,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,489.48/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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