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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 678.88 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 678.88 and 298.95 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 678.88 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/678.88 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 678.88 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 202,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,952.41/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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