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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 678.30 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 678.30 and 349.75 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 678.30 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/678.30 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 678.30 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 237,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,235.43/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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