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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 677.16 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 677.16 and 308.24 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 677.16 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/677.16 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 677.16 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 208,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,727.80/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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