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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.73, 678.56 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.73, 678.56 and 296.64 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.73 : 678.56 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.73/678.56 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.73x = 678.56 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.73x = 201,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,286.56/452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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