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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 677.95 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 677.95 and 298.28 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 677.95 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/677.95 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 677.95 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 202,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,218.93/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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