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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 679.19 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 679.19 and 270.14 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 679.19 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/679.19 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 679.19 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 183,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,471.64/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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