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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 678.54 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 678.54 and 290.46 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 678.54 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/678.54 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 678.54 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 197,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,088.73/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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