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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 678.72 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 678.72 and 322.54 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 678.72 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/678.72 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 678.72 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 218,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,912.65/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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