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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 679.67 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 679.67 and 279.55 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 679.67 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/679.67 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 679.67 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 190,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001.75/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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