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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.42, 679.10 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.42, 679.10 and 322.57 is: 484.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.42 : 679.10 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.42/679.10 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.42x = 679.10 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.42x = 219,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,057.29/452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.19

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