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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.88 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.88 and 208.93 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.88 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.88 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.88 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 141,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,838.24/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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