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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 678.95 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 678.95 and 175.01 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 678.95 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/678.95 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 678.95 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 118,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,823.48/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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