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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.33 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.33 and 179.02 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.33 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.33 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.33 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 121,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,613.66/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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