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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 679.59 and 299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 679.59 and 299.29 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 679.59 = 299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/679.59 = 299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 679.59 × 299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 203,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,395.34/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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