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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 681.23 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 681.23 and 279.87 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 681.23 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/681.23 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 681.23 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 190,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,654.44/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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