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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 679.10 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 679.10 and 279.90 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 679.10 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/679.10 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 679.10 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 190,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,078.69/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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