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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 679.32 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 679.32 and 192.82 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 679.32 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/679.32 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 679.32 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 130,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,986.48/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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