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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 675.94 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 675.94 and 334.76 is: 500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 675.94 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/675.94 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 675.94 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 226,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,277.67/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.18

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