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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 677.90 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 677.90 and 205.46 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 677.90 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/677.90 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 677.90 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 139,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,276.92/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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