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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 676.62 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 676.62 and 297.59 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 676.62 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/676.62 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 676.62 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 201,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,351.96/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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