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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 676.97 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 676.97 and 374.82 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 676.97 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/676.97 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 676.97 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 253,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,740.02/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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