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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 680.48 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 680.48 and 193.62 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 680.48 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/680.48 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 680.48 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 131,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,754.54/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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