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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679.14 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679.14 and 270.12 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679.14 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679.14 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679.14 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 183,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,449.30/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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