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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 678.28 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 678.28 and 298.23 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 678.28 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/678.28 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 678.28 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 202,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,283.44/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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