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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 678.30 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 678.30 and 403.39 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 678.30 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/678.30 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 678.30 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 273,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,619.44/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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