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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 679.16 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 679.16 and 269.90 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 679.16 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/679.16 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 679.16 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 183,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,305.28/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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