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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 677.34 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 677.34 and 328.06 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 677.34 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/677.34 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 677.34 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 222,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,208.16/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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