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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 678.08 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 678.08 and 287.75 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 678.08 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/678.08 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 678.08 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 195,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,119.93/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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