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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 679.49 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 679.49 and 196.31 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 679.49 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/679.49 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 679.49 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 133,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,392.14/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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