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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.84 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.84 and 279.48 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.84 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.84 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.84 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 189,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,717.41/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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