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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 678.78 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 678.78 and 391.37 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 678.78 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/678.78 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 678.78 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 265,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,650.73/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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