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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 678.45 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 678.45 and 202.28 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 678.45 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/678.45 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 678.45 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 137,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,235.57/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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