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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 682.64 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 682.64 and 279.56 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 682.64 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/682.64 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 682.64 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 190,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,834.03/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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