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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 678.62 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 678.62 and 297.64 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 678.62 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/678.62 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 678.62 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 201,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,984.46/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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