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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 679.19 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 679.19 and 450.92 is: 676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 679.19 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/679.19 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 679.19 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 306,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255.98/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.68

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