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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 680.10 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 680.10 and 290.68 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 680.10 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/680.10 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 680.10 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 197,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,691.47/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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