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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 679.82 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 679.82 and 299.53 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 679.82 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/679.82 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 679.82 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 203,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,626.48/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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