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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 677.29 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 677.29 and 297.85 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 677.29 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/677.29 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 677.29 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 201,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728.56/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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