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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.32 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.32 and 196.38 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 679.32 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/679.32 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 679.32 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 133,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,404.86/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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