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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 678.57 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 678.57 and 289.90 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 678.57 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/678.57 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 678.57 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 196,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,717.44/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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