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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 677.16 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 677.16 and 343.53 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 677.16 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/677.16 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 677.16 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 232,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,624.77/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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