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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 678.18 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 678.18 and 305.73 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 678.18 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/678.18 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 678.18 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 207,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,339.97/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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