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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 677.05 and 338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 677.05 and 338.30 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 677.05 = 338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/677.05 = 338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 677.05 × 338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 229,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,046.02/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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