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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.83, 679.47 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.83, 679.47 and 178.85 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.83 : 679.47 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.83/679.47 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.83x = 679.47 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.83x = 121,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,523.21/452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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