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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 677.09 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 677.09 and 313.11 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 677.09 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/677.09 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 677.09 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 212,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,004.43/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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