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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 678.40 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 678.40 and 293.91 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 678.40 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/678.40 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 678.40 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 199,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,388.54/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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