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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 679.31 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 679.31 and 280.04 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 679.31 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/679.31 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 679.31 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 190,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,236.37/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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