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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 676.16 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 676.16 and 392.08 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 676.16 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/676.16 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 676.16 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 265,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,108.81/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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