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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 677.28 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 677.28 and 384.12 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 677.28 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/677.28 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 677.28 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 260,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,156.79/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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