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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 679.46 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 679.46 and 270.54 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 679.46 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/679.46 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 679.46 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 183,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,819.76/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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