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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 679.14 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 679.14 and 290.56 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 679.14 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/679.14 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 679.14 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 197,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,330.92/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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