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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 676.50 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 676.50 and 336.91 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 676.50 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/676.50 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 676.50 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 227,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,919.82/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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