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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 678.24 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 678.24 and 287.75 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 678.24 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/678.24 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 678.24 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 195,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,165.26/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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