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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 677.81 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 677.81 and 298.11 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 677.81 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/677.81 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 677.81 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 202,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,060.45/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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