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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 677.71 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 677.71 and 344.34 is: 515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 677.71 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/677.71 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 677.71 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 233,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362.66/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.90

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