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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 679.68 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 679.68 and 268.33 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 679.68 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/679.68 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 679.68 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 182,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,381.32/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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