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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 678.09 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 678.09 and 397.91 is: 596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 678.09 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/678.09 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 678.09 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 269,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,818.79/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.04

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