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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 675.64 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 675.64 and 396.81 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 675.64 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/675.64 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 675.64 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 268,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,100.71/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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