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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 679.74 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 679.74 and 299.70 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 679.74 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/679.74 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 679.74 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 203,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,718.08/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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