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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 679.22 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 679.22 and 451.97 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 679.22 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/679.22 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 679.22 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 306,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,984.80/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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