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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 679.66 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 679.66 and 268.02 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 679.66 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/679.66 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 679.66 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 182,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,163.63/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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