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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 677.73 and 390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 677.73 and 390.31 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 677.73 = 390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/677.73 = 390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 677.73 × 390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 264,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,524.80/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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