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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 679.20 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 679.20 and 291.20 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 679.20 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/679.20 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 679.20 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 197,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,783.04/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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