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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 683.02 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 683.02 and 452.50 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 683.02 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/683.02 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 683.02 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 309,066.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,066.55/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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