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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 678.30 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 678.30 and 422.92 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 678.30 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/678.30 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 678.30 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 286,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,866.64/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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