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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.11, 678.72 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.11, 678.72 and 349.45 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.11 : 678.72 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.11/678.72 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.11x = 678.72 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.11x = 237,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,178.70/452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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