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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 679.04 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 679.04 and 282.88 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 679.04 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/679.04 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 679.04 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 192,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,086.84/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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