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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.73, 678.96 and 401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.73, 678.96 and 401.43 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.73 : 678.96 = 401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.73/678.96 = 401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.73x = 678.96 × 401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.73x = 272,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,554.91/452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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