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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 678.56 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 678.56 and 303.82 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 678.56 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/678.56 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 678.56 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 206,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,160.10/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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