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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 679.46 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 679.46 and 279.87 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 679.46 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/679.46 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 679.46 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 190,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,159.07/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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