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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.15 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.15 and 329.70 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.15 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.15 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.15 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 223,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,586.06/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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