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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 676.80 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 676.80 and 398.10 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 676.80 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/676.80 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 676.80 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 269,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,434.08/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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