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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 679.80 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 679.80 and 291.66 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 679.80 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/679.80 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 679.80 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 198,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,270.47/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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