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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.38 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.38 and 271.46 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.38 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.38 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.38 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 184,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,424.49/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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