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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.15, 677.12 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.15, 677.12 and 297.92 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.15 : 677.12 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.15/677.12 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.15x = 677.12 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.15x = 201,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,722.72/452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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