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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 679.44 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 679.44 and 267.96 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 679.44 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/679.44 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 679.44 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 182,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,062.74/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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