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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 679.86 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 679.86 and 279.68 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 679.86 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/679.86 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 679.86 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 190,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,139.85/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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