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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 679.43 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 679.43 and 279.37 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 679.43 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/679.43 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 679.43 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 189,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812.36/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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