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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 676.86 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 676.86 and 289.24 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 676.86 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/676.86 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 676.86 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 195,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,774.99/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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