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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.40 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.40 and 289.50 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.40 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.40 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.40 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 196,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,973.25/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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