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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 679.01 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 679.01 and 306.28 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 679.01 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/679.01 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 679.01 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 207,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,962.26/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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