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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 679.47 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 679.47 and 179.20 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 679.47 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/679.47 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 679.47 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 121,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,761.02/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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