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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 678.39 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 678.39 and 316.11 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 678.39 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/678.39 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 678.39 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 214,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,445.86/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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