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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 676.80 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 676.80 and 343.38 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 676.80 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/676.80 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 676.80 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 232,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,399.58/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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