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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 678.44 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 678.44 and 331.96 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 678.44 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/678.44 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 678.44 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 225,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,214.94/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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