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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.38, 678.98 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.38, 678.98 and 336.55 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.38 : 678.98 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.38/678.98 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.38x = 678.98 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.38x = 228,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,510.72/452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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