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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 680.19 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 680.19 and 280.26 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 680.19 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/680.19 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 680.19 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 190,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,630.05/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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