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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 677.28 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 677.28 and 329.09 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 677.28 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/677.28 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 677.28 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 222,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,886.08/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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