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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 678.47 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 678.47 and 305.92 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 678.47 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/678.47 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 678.47 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 207,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,557.54/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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