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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 679.50 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 679.50 and 279.92 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 679.50 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/679.50 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 679.50 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 190,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,205.64/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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