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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 678.48 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 678.48 and 290.36 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 678.48 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/678.48 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 678.48 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 197,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,003.45/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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