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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 678.30 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 678.30 and 290.20 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 678.30 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/678.30 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 678.30 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 196,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,842.66/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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