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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.29 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.29 and 316.17 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.29 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.29 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.29 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 214,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,769.93/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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