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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 679.37 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 679.37 and 299.18 is: 447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 679.37 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/679.37 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 679.37 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 203,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,253.92/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.95

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