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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 679.08 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 679.08 and 309.44 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 679.08 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/679.08 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 679.08 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 210,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134.52/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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