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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 679.62 and 299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 679.62 and 299.59 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 679.62 = 299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/679.62 = 299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 679.62 × 299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 203,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,607.36/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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