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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679.04 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679.04 and 196.32 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679.04 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679.04 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679.04 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 133,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,309.13/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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