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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.83, 679.20 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.83, 679.20 and 279.52 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.83 : 679.20 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.83/679.20 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.83x = 679.20 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.83x = 189,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,849.98/452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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