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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 676.35 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 676.35 and 343.08 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 676.35 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/676.35 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 676.35 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 232,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,042.16/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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