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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 678.93 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 678.93 and 285.89 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 678.93 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/678.93 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 678.93 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 194,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,099.92/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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