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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 678.62 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 678.62 and 322.26 is: 483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 678.62 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/678.62 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 678.62 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 218,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,692.89/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.71

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