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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 679.34 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 679.34 and 299.28 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 679.34 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/679.34 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 679.34 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 203,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,312.88/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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