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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 679.67 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 679.67 and 291.12 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 679.67 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/679.67 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 679.67 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 197,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,865.53/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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