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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 679.93 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 679.93 and 299.67 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 679.93 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/679.93 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 679.93 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 203,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,754.62/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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