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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 679.66 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 679.66 and 290.60 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 679.66 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/679.66 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 679.66 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 197,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,509.20/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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