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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.59 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.59 and 221.94 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.59 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.59 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.59 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 150,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,828.20/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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