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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 678.32 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 678.32 and 287.24 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 678.32 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/678.32 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 678.32 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 194,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,836.89/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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