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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679.08 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679.08 and 308 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679.08 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679.08 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679.08 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 209,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,156.64/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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