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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.14 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.14 and 279.52 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.14 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.14 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.14 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 189,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,833.21/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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